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Trevor GERKEN Obituary

GERKEN, Trevor John:
Peacefully, at Gore Hospital, on Thursday, October 27, 2022, aged 64 years. Dearly loved only son of Gladys and the late Melvyn, loved and cherished brother and brother-in-law of Lynette and Rex Affleck, cherished uncle and great-uncle of Tracy, Regan, and Seth Affleck. A service to celebrate Trevor's life will be held on Monday, October 31st at 1.30pm at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, followed by interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. Livestream available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz Messages to 11 Traford Street, Gore 9710.

Published by Southland Times from Oct. 28 to Oct. 29, 2022.

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Dawn Bain

November 3, 2022

Deepest sympathy to you all.
Murray & Dawn Bain.

Andy Chamley

October 31, 2022

Trev your time at WPI was greatly appreciated and the work you did was invaluable. We worked through and solved lots of problems, had some good social times, and you proved to be just a good decent bloke. Condolences to your family from the team at WPI

Taura & Anne Allen

October 31, 2022

So saddened to hear of Trevors passing. Can best be described as a Real Good Guy. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Taura and Anne Allen

Robert McKenzie (Caveman)

October 31, 2022

Trev I will never forget our younger days. I have many great memories one being the time we went to a teenage club dance on the back of your dads old Bedford truck You were driving. We had a half bottle of Gin and a half of Whiskey. between 4 or five of us. RIP M8 Caveman (Robert McKenzie)

Steve Lawson

October 28, 2022

My sincere sympathy to Trevor's family, many memories working along with Trev at Matatura Paper Mill and northern catch ups at Ohakune...Steve Lawson

Micky Doolan

October 28, 2022

Trev it was privilege to work for you and with you at the WPI heatplant you were so generous with your time an knowledge was always going to catch up for a few coldies in Taupo but ever got there Condolences to Trevs family RIP mate Micky

Adele Lormans

October 28, 2022

Great memories of the time we spent together in our younger day's camping and enjoying live. The years have passed to fast. A great friend that will be sadly missed.
Adele and Mike Lormans

Michele and Francis Bastiaansen

October 28, 2022

Thinking of Trev's family. We have very fond memories of working with him at the paper mill and our recent years together in Alex. Francis and Michele xxx

Joel Gray

October 28, 2022

So sad to hear of your passing one of the most multi talented guys I've met rest well old mate

The McGregor family

October 28, 2022

We are sorry to hear of the passing of you son and brother. Our thoughts are with you

Ray George

October 28, 2022

It saddens me to learn of your passing.
I really appreciate the knowledge you passed on to make my job easier and the patience you showed when explaining how things worked.
I miss our banter and your quick wit. I'm previledged to be able to call you mate......Rest easy my friend
Ray
Heatplant Operator
Karioi Pulpmill

Robyn and Graeme Young

October 28, 2022

Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Susan Jones

October 28, 2022

Our deepest condolences on Trev's passing. He was such a kind and gentle person who will be missed by many.

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Memorial Events
for Trevor GERKEN

Oct

31

Celebration of Life

1:30 p.m.

Southern Funeral Homes

106 Hokonui Dve, Gore

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106 Hokonui Dve, Gore